as in explored
to search through or into
we uncovered many interesting stories as we delved into the history of the house we were restoring
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Ada, who’s just beginning her career, is negotiating complexities that ought to have been explored far more substantially.
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Now that summer has officially arrived, this is a fine time to enjoy the great outdoors — beaches are beckoning, trails must be climbed and parks can be explored.
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Sandweg said the entire affair needs to be investigated.
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The case was investigated by the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit.
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The Legislative Analyst’s Office, the nonpartisan fiscal advisor for lawmakers, recently examined the increase in state spending since 2019-20, Newsom’s first full year in office.
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The study examined how concentrated each category is by measuring the share of top 10 mentions held by the top 3 brands.
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“Delved (into).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/delved%20%28into%29. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.
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